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Definition of footbag

footbag

/ˈfʊt.bæɡ/
foot · bag
Plural:footbags
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footbag Lexical Profile

footbag Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, round bag filled with sand, pellets, or beans, kicked into the air in various games to prevent it from touching the ground.

Example

"He packed a woven footbag in his backpack so he and his friends could play in the park between classes."

2

Any of several recreational or competitive games in which players use their feet to keep a small beanbag aloft or kick it over a net.

Example

"She has been practicing freestyle footbag for three years and plans to compete in the regional tournament."

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• Nearby Words

foosball
foot
footage
footbag
football
footballer
footballing

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Footbag. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/footbag
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